A successful retirement lifestyle begins with planning ahead and thinking through several factors. Achieving your dream retirement is more than saving a big nest egg. While feeling confident financially certainly…
DESIGNING YOUR FISCAL HOUSE TO WEATHER THE ELEMENTS Building a strong, sustainable retirement income strategy is a lot like building a weather-resistant home. The overall strength of the house is…
TAX STRATEGIES FOR RETIREMENT: BUCKETS CREATE TAX CHOICES Federal Appeals Court Judge Billings Learned Hand was a judge and judicial philosopher who aptly proclaimed, "There are two systems of taxation…
There are a lot of myths about working with a financial advisor. Maybe you have heard a few: "I don't need one" "They're for the wealthy" "There are lots of…
TAKE THE CHECKLIST CHALLENGE You've worked hard. Made sacrifices. Saved diligently. You've earned the right to enjoy the next season of your life. If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing…
STRATEGIES TO OPTIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Social Security benefits are an important piece of your retirement income puzzle, and deciding when to start taking Social Security payments depends on…
STRESS-TEST YOUR RETIREMENT “Stress-testing” your finances tests your wealth engine to determine how efficiently it’s running, exposes hidden dangers, and helps you avoid losing the money you’ve worked hard for.…
Could Inflation Affect Your Retirement Plans? Retirees are often aware of the detrimental effects of inflation on their retirement savings. As the cost of goods rises, the value and buying…
THE VALUE OF AN OBJECTIVE OPINION Have you ever lost sleep over your finances? If so, you aren’t alone. With market volatility, an uncertain economy, life challenges, and just day-to-day…
6 STEPS TO DETERMINE YOUR RETIREMENT READINESS Much of the confusion of retirement planning has to do with folks not understanding that it's more than simply saving. Good retirement planning…